The Ned McWherter Scholars Program is intended to encourage academically superior Tennessee high school graduates to attend college in Tennessee. To be eligible, the applicant must attend an eligible college or university within 16 months following graduation from high school. Tennessee high school seniors starting their last semester in high school may apply. The award may be renewed three times for a total of four years. Renewal applicants are given first priority. TSAC must receive the completed application and required attachments by March 1. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.